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March 23, 2026

Highway 236 closure slated for June 22

Motorists should expect intermittent delays of 20 to 30 minutes on Highway 236 in Boulder Creek next week as Caltrans replaces culverts near Oak Avenue between China Grade Road and Highway 9.

Scotts Valley avoids layoffs

The city of Scotts Valley has escaped layoffs — for now — despite lower revenues to the general fund after the half-cent Measure C sales tax dropped to a quarter-cent last year.

Watch for tickets on private roads

Drivers on 14 privately owned and maintained streets in Scotts Valley can now get parking tickets.

Telethon raises $56K for schools

A telethon to support high school sports and music programs in Santa Cruz County netted more than $56,000 in pledges last week.

Hot rods heat up the Santa Cruz summer

Gleaming autos of yesteryear by the hundreds will be in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz as three popular car shows return this summer.

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Rotary fundraiser brings in $500

Japanese likely to acquire Aviza after Chapter 11 filing

Aviza Technology of Scotts Valley, faced with declining sales of its semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and debt troubles, has a deal for a Japanese manufacturer to acquire most of its assets after it filed this week for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Students propose U.S. boost education support

Four Santa Cruz County high school students, including two from San Lorenzo Valley, urged increased federal funding for schools and teachers in a presentation to U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo at Scotts Valley City Hall.

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News Briefs | Published March 20, 2026

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Santa Cruz The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another season, showcasing a new line-up of short...